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CVE-2023-2122: The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-S...

CVE-2023-2122 · published 3 years ago
Summary

The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to execute arbitrary javas...

What to do
  • Update 10web image_optimizer to version 1.0.27 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
10web image_optimizer < 1.0.27
cpe:2.3:a:10web:image_optimizer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-S...
The Image Optimizer by 10web WordPress plugin before 1.0.27 does not sanitise and escape the iowd_tabs_active parameter before rendering it in the plugin admin panel, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability, allowing an attacker to trick a logged in admin to execute arbitrary javascript by clicking a link.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Aug 2023
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2023-2122 · NVD
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